Tech Tools for Teachers PODCAST

Working Smarter with Khanmigo

September 2, 2025

Tech Tools for Teachers podcast cover art for Episode 215 titled “Working Smarter with Khanmigo,” featuring host Shanna Martin smiling against a light purple plaid-patterned background.

Hey teachers! Season 8, Episode 215 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is all about Khanmigo, Khan Academy’s AI-powered toolkit which was built to save you prep time, support differentiation, and help students grow.

Khanmigo

Homepage for Khanmigo with the headline “Khanmigo is your always-available homework.” The page highlights uses for teachers, districts, and writing support, with chat bubbles and icons illustrating examples such as grading rubrics and student questions.Dashboard view of Khanmigo Tools on Khan Academy, showing a variety of AI-powered teaching tools such as Blooket Generator, Chunk Text, Class Newsletter, Discussion Prompts, Exit Ticket, Fun Class Summary Poem, IEP Assistant, and Lesson Hook.Screenshot of Khanmigo’s “Clear Directions” tool on Khan Academy. The interface prompts users to select a grade level and enter an assignment description to generate concise instructions for students.

If you already love Khan Academy, Khanmigo feels like the natural next step. It brings a whole shelf of teacher-first AI tools into one tidy space—free for educators—and many of them tie directly into your Khan Academy classes and data.

Why I like it (teacher-tested):

  • Free for educators and easy to get started.
  • One hub for many tasks: planning, differentiation, communication, and quick checks for understanding.
  • Edit-in-place workflow: generate, tweak right on the page, then print, save, or share—no copy/paste juggling.
  • Khan Academy integration: pull class snapshots, view trends, and connect resources to what students are working on already.
  • Built-in UDL supports so you can adapt materials for a range of learners.

Standout tools I tried and liked:

  • Blooket Generator – create review questions that export to Blooket.
  • Chunk Text – break complex passages into digestible parts.
  • Class Newsletter – plug in last week/next week highlights; translate with a click for families.
  • Exit Tickets & Quick Checks – formative assessment in minutes.
  • Lesson Hooks – instant openers tailored to your topic and grade level.
  • Informational Text & MC Quiz Builders – generate leveled readings and auto-build quizzes.
  • IEP Assistant / Text Rewriter – modify tasks or reading levels to meet student needs.
  • SMART Goal Writer, Report Card Comments, Real‑World Context Generator – speed up the paperwork without losing your voice.

Sign‑up tip: You’ll access Khanmigo via khanmigo.ai, but account routing happens through Khan Academy. If you already have a Khan Academy teacher account, Khanmigo will connect to it after you sign in. (The URLs bounce a bit… it’s fine.)

Bottom line: Khanmigo trims prep time, supports better scaffolds, and keeps your data close at hand—so you can spend more time teaching and less time tab‑hopping.

Go educate and innovate!

— Shanna

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